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California PE Stamp Requirements

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Your California Professional Engineer seal from pedigitalstamps.com meets every requirement on this page — the required wording, the layout and the diameter set out in 16 CCR § 411 (Seal and Signature). Fill in your details and download it in seconds.

The California rules in full, with citations

Professional Engineer seal

Board:
Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Diameter:
Not less than 1½ inches in diameter. The rule sets no maximum.
Legend (any one of):
“Professional Engineer” · “Registered Professional Engineer” · “Licensed Professional Engineer”
  • The top border carries one of three legends — "Professional Engineer", "Registered Professional Engineer" or "Licensed Professional Engineer". Any of the three satisfies the rule. (16 CCR § 411(a)(1))
  • "State of California" runs along the bottom border, not the top. (16 CCR § 411(a)(2))
  • The center carries your name as it appears on the certificate, your certificate number, and the branch of engineering you are licensed in. (16 CCR § 411(a)(3))
  • An abbreviated given name or initials are acceptable provided the surname on file with the Board appears both on the seal and in the signature. (16 CCR § 411(d))
  • The seal may leave a permanent ink representation, a permanent impression, or an electronically-generated representation, and the signature may be applied electronically. (16 CCR § 411(e))
  • A rubber stamp of the signature is prohibited, as are decals of the seal or signature and preprinting blank forms with either. (16 CCR § 411(f))
  • The date of signing and sealing goes immediately below or next to the signature and seal. (16 CCR § 411(h))

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How it works

Create your California digital PE stamp

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Add your signature & customize (optional)

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California digital PE stamp with callouts showing where the name, license number and other details go

Software compatibility

Compatible with PDF and CAD software

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Adobe Acrobat
California PE stamp applied to a PDF drawing in Bluebeam Revu
AutoCAD
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California PE stamp DXF opened in AutoCAD

Who we are

About

Our digital California PE stamp generator creates instant state-approved electronic pe stamps. Our platform provides full customization of your digital seal, including an option to add your signature. Professional Engineer (PE) stamps, Architect stamps, and Land Surveyor stamps are available for immediate download after customization. There is no waiting. Every electronic professional seal we generate is 100% compliant with state board requirements, ensuring your digital stamp meets all necessary standards.

State boards

State board-approved, including

  • California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists logo
  • Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo
  • Florida Board of Professional Engineers logo
  • New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions logo
  • Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists logo
  • Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors logo
  • Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo
  • North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors logo
  • Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo
  • Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design logo
  • Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board logo
  • Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors logo

FAQ

California Engineer Seal FAQs

Frequently asked questions about California digital engineer stamps and seals.

How do I obtain a digital California professional engineer (PE) seal or stamp?

Once you are licensed in California, you can generate your seal here and download it immediately. Fill in the form and position your signature if you want one. The layout follows 16 CCR § 411 (Seal and Signature), which is the provision the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists will measure the seal against.

What are the requirements for the California PE stamp or seal?

California’s PE seal rule is 16 CCR § 411 (Seal and Signature), administered by the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. The seal must carry any one of “Professional Engineer”, “Registered Professional Engineer”, “Licensed Professional Engineer”, and not less than 1½ inches in diameter. The rule sets no maximum.

A further 7 requirements, each tied to the subsection that imposes it, are itemised in the California requirements section on this page.

What size does a California PE seal have to be?

Not less than 1½ inches in diameter. The rule sets no maximum. This is set by 16 CCR § 411(a).

Does a California PE seal have to be between 1½ and 2 inches?

The 1½-to-2-inch range quoted for California in most places is the architect rule, 16 CCR § 136. The engineer's rule sets a minimum and names no maximum. (16 CCR § 411(a))

Can I use a rubber stamp for my California seal and signature?

The seal itself may be a rubber stamp. The signature may not — a rubber stamp of the signature is prohibited, as are decals of either and preprinted blank forms. (16 CCR § 411(f))

Where does the date go on a California sealed document?

The date of signing and sealing belongs immediately below or next to the signature and seal, not in the title block. (16 CCR § 411(h))